Christmas
Butter Cookies
Remember that tin of Danish butter cookies you used to love? These are better.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Palaver Punch
This juicy gin punch from veteran bartender Al Sotack gets warm winter vibes from allspice dram.
By Al Sotack
Biscuits and Gravy
Tender buttermilk biscuits are the perfect vehicle to sop up creamy, velvety sausage gravy.
By Inés Anguiano
Pistachio Nut Tart
As appealing as an old-fashioned pecan pie but super simple with a press-in crust, this luscious pistachio tart is a nut lover’s dream dessert.
By Barbara Bryant and Georgeanne Brennan
Golden-Butter Pound Cake
This riff on pound cake subs out the plain ol’ butter for golden butter, or butter that is cooked just shy of brown butter.
By Nancy Silverton and Carolynn Carreño
Make-Ahead Chilled Mulled Wine Punch
This punch, made with hibiscus and orange liqueur, puts mulled wine on ice for refreshing but cozy holiday celebration.
By Natasha David
Classic Stuffed Turkey With Old-Fashioned Gravy
Yes, it’s safe. Of course, it’s delicious. And with these tips it’s even easier than you imagined.
By Rick Rodgers
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53 Christmas Dinner Side Dishes to Round Out Your Holiday Feast
If it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, you probably have a menu to plan. We can help.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Chocolate Mousse Pie
This chocolate mousse pie recipe feels special enough for a dinner party, and no one needs to know how simple it is to make.
By James Cratin
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37 Breakfast Casseroles for Sleepy Mornings and Easy Brunches
Stop frying eggs to order. Instead, prep one of these easy breakfast casseroles the day before and sleep in for a change.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Coconut Cookie Bark
Part chewy macaroon, part crispy shortbread, this big ol’ cookie has it all. The coconut extract is optional but adds lots of delicious flavor.
By Yossy Arefi
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53 Vegetarian Appetizers to Please Every Party Guest
From easy snacks to fancy hors d’oeuvres, these meat-free starters will appeal to every palate.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Sweet Potato Biscuits With Benne Seeds
Sweet potatoes make for a tender and moist biscuit that is great as a substitute for dinner rolls. The benne seeds add a rich and nutty flavor.
By Erika Council
Yogurt Biscuits
The yogurt in the dough activates the baking soda, just like buttermilk would, helping these yogurt biscuits to rise and making them light and fluffy.
By Erika Council
Creole Rice Dressing
In Louisiana, rice dressing, which combines rice, ground meat, and aromatics, is served alongside turkey and all of the trimmings at Thanksgiving.
By Vallery Lomas
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67 Warm and Festive Christmas Dinner Ideas
Set a festive mood with any of these impressive holiday mains.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Make-Ahead Dinner Rolls
This homemade version of “brown-and-serve” rolls comes out of the oven hot and steamy, just in time for dinner.
By Kelly Janke
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
These kiss-shaped chocolate meringue cookies are an utterly charming holiday dessert.
By Zoe Denenberg
Peppermint Meringue Cookies
Swirly, twirly, and striped, these red-and-white peppermint meringue cookies are all dressed up for the holiday party.
By Zoe Denenberg
Make-Ahead Turkey
The secret to a showstopping bird that can be prepared several days in advance without drying out? A parchment paper pouch.
By Jesse Szewczyk